Courthouse records

Thursday

Mar 7, 2013 at 6:00 AM

Judge John S. McCann

Michael Johnson, 55, of 600 Main St., Worcester, was sentenced to 5 to 7 years in Walpole State Prison after being found guilty of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute after a jury trial. He was ordered to pay $150 drug fee, $90 victim witness fee. He was found not guilty of distribution of cocaine (subsequent offense) and being a habitual criminal after a jury-waived trial. Charges of drug violation near a school or park and two counts of being a habitual criminal were dismissed.

Jury Session

Jury-Waived Case

Judge David P. Despotopulos

John P. Sardnola, 42, of 74 Purgatory Road, Sutton, charged with making a false crime report, continued without a finding for 3 months, ordered to remain alcohol-free, submit to random drug tests and pay $50 victim witness fee; and disorderly conduct, dismissed.

Criminal and Traffic Sessions

Judge Jennifer L. Ginsburg

Brian Goodrow, 30, of 501 Stafford St., Cherry Valley, charged with driving with a suspended license (subsequent offense), continued to April 30.

Judge Robert G. Harbour

William B. McPhillips, 39, of 598 Franklin St., Worcester, charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (coffee mug) and assault and battery, continued to April 4, held without bail; and assault and battery, continued to April 4 on $1,000 cash bail.

Judge Janet J. McGuiggan

Jessi Martinez, 19, of 17 Sturgis St., Worcester, charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or .08 percent, placed on probation for 2 years, ordered to attend a driver alcohol education program, to remain drug- and alcohol-free, to undergo drug and alcohol evaluations with treatment and counseling as recommended by the Probation Department, and to submit to random drug tests, 210 daysí license loss, $250 state fee, $250 head injury fee, $50 victim assessment fee, $50 victim witness fee; two counts of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and driving with a suspended license, amended from driving with a suspended license for driving under the influence of alcohol, continued without a finding for 2 years; driving with a suspended license, amended from driving with a suspended license for driving under the influence of alcohol, fined $625; driving an uninsured vehicle, fined $500; driving with a suspended registration, driving with a suspended license, amended from driving with a suspended license for driving under the influence of alcohol, and driving with a suspended license, filed with a guilty finding; driving an unregistered vehicle, vehicle lights violation, having no inspection sticker on a vehicle, failing to signal, failing to stop or yield, and two counts of license plate violation, found not responsible; failing to wear a seat belt, possession of an open container of alcohol in a vehicle, and having a nontransparent or obstructed window, found responsible, filed.

Michael F. Rinaldo, 21, of 31 Merrifield St., Worcester, charged with two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon (knife), continued without a finding for 9 months, ordered to pay $50 victim witness fee or to complete 5 hours of community service; disorderly conduct, fined $100 or ordered to complete 10 hours of community service; and trespassing, filed with a guilty finding.

Jerica Plaisance, 21, of 31 Queen St., Worcester, charged with assault and battery, amended from assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (shod foot), continued without a finding for 3 months; and disturbing the peace, dismissed.

Omar Garcia, 38, of 11 Marble St., Worcester, charged with driving with a suspended license, found responsible, fined $50; failing to use care when turning and failing to use care when stopping, found not responsible.

Judge David P. Despotopulos

Christopher L. Atchue, 27, of 72 Cambridge St., Worcester, charged with kidnapping, dismissed; two counts of assault and battery and intimidation of a witness, nol prossed. A nol pros or nolle prosequi is a court filing reflecting a prosecutorís decision not to proceed with a criminal case after charges have been brought.

Michael S. Amell, 43, of 19 Scrimgeour Road, Worcester, charged with driving with a suspended license, amended from driving with a suspended license (subsequent offense), and driving with a suspended license, continued without a finding for 1 year, $1,000 costs, $50 victim witness fee; and having a nontransparent or obstructed window, found not responsible.

Sheldon Herring, 35, of 153 North Main St., Webster, charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or .08 percent (second offense), sentenced to 60 days in the House of Correction, $250 head injury fee, $50 victim witness fee; resisting arrest, sentenced to a concurrent term of 25 days in the House of Correction; disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace, filed with a guilty finding; marked lanes violation and speeding, found responsible, filed.

Jonathan A. Sanchez, 33, of 701 Main St., Worcester, charged with assault and battery, three counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (hammer, dog bowl, skillet), assault with intent to murder, intimidation of a witness, and kidnapping, continued to March 19 on $10,000 cash bail.

Ashley Meers, 26, of 9 New York St., Worcester, charged with driving with a suspended license, dismissed, $300 costs; having no inspection sticker on a vehicle and registration not in possession, found not responsible.

Tara C. Ford, 40, of 707 Main St., Worcester, charged with sexual conduct for a fee, continued to April 3.

Troy W. Locke, 35, of 2 Haviland St., Worcester, charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or .08 percent (second offense), driving with a suspended license (subsequent offense), driving negligently, marked lanes violation, and speeding, continued to April 18.

Henry E. Lopez, 26, of 61 Camden Ave., Worcester, charged with leaving an accident scene after property damage, continued to April 16.

Nancy Gonzalez, 33, of 126 Southgate St., Worcester, charged with driving without a license, continued to April 24.

Anthony J. Roman, 22, of 30 Pleasant St., Upton, charged with conspiracy to violate a drug law, continued to April 24.

Luis Franco, 26, of 12 Hartshorn Ave., Worcester, charged with distribution of heroin, conspiracy to violate a drug law, and possession of heroin with intent to distribute, continued to April 17.

Jefry Cruz, 23, of 476 Park Ave., Worcester, charged with distribution of heroin, conspiracy to violate a drug law, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, and possession of heroin with intent to distribute, continued to April 17.

Crystali D. Batista, 20, of Lawrence, charged with distribution of heroin, conspiracy to violate a drug law, and possession of heroin with intent to distribute, continued to April 17.

Matthew P. Guild, 31, of 69 Grove St., Worcester, charged with disorderly conduct and possession of Suboxone, continued to April 24.

Jared A. Castiello, 27, of 120 Pilgrim Ave., Worcester, charged with possession of heroin, continued to March 13.

Terron I. Carrera, 23, of 83 Park Ave., Worcester, charged with driving with a revoked license for being a habitual traffic offender, continued to April 8.

Priscilla Morales, 32, of 14 Benefit Terrace, Worcester, charged with assault and battery, continued to April 16.

Michael Dion, 41, of 82 Woodland St., Worcester, charged with drug violation near a school or park, resisting arrest, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute (subsequent offense), and possession of Suboxone, continued to April 4 on $2,000 cash bail.

David N. Muiruri, 28, of 40 William St., Worcester, charged with assault and battery, continued to April 18.

Megan Haggett, 21, of Littleton, N.H., charged with driving without a license, refusing to identify self and fugitive from justice on court warrant, continued to April 3, $50,000 cash bail or $500,000 with surety.

William C. Severino, 29, of Medford, charged with receiving stolen property over $250, to be dismissed upon payment of $2,000 in restitution.

Janio P. Decarvalho, 30, of 643 Concord St., Apt. 1, Framingham, charged with driving without a license, fined $500; failing to stop for police, dismissed; driving with a suspended registration, found responsible, fined $100; and driving an uninsured motor vehicle, to be dismissed upon payment of $100 court costs.

Cleyton Maciel, 29, of 323 Grafton St., Apt. 1, Worcester, charged with driving without a license, fined $200; and speeding, found not responsible.

Johnny Saldana, 40, of 193 West Central St., Apt. 2, Franklin, charged with violating abuse prevention order and carrying a firearm without a license, continued to April 18, must abide by restraining order and must not have firearm unless duly licensed.

Maria Rimi, 32, of Ayer, charged with motor vehicle lights violation, found not responsible; and driving a motor vehicle while license is suspended, to be dismissed upon payment of $100 court costs.

Daniel G. McTigue, 32, of 54 Harriet Ave., Shrewsbury, charged with driving without a license, to be dismissed upon payment of $100 court costs; and motor vehicle lights violation, found not responsible.

Maura L. Garner, 24, of 26 Fruit St., Hopkinton, charged with driving improperly, found not responsible; driving a motor vehicle while license is suspended, to be dismissed upon payment of $100 court costs; and speeding, not responsible.

Joel Ashema, 24, of 16 Rowena St., Worcester, charged with driving with a suspended registration, to be dismissed upon payment of $100 court costs; and driving an uninsured motor vehicle, to be dismissed upon payment of $100 court costs.